Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular compact cars in the world. This car has taken root well on almost all continents. Our country was no exception. Toyota Corolla is popular, first of all, due to its reliability and low price. And these are the two main factors that are taken into account when buying any car. Today we will pay attention to the 1998 Toyota Corolla. Photos, technical specifications and much more are further in our article.
Design
Toyota Corolla is the younger relative of the Camry. Externally, of course, this car is different. Unlike the Camry, there are simpler body lines and an unobtrusive design.
At the front there are rounded halogen headlights with white turn signals and a compact chrome grille. The bumper was devoid of fog lights. In some series it was equipped with turn signal repeaters. Separately, it is worth noting the 1998 Toyota Corolla Spacio.
What kind of car is this? This is a Corolla in a hatchback body. The 1998 Toyota Corolla had a completely different design. So, for the most part, it looks like a compact minivan with a large windshield and equally voluminous side windows. The roof on this car is more extended upward, and the design of the headlights has been slightly adjusted. The grille is black, there are practically no chrome elements.
Car appearance
Restyling of the Corolla E110 was carried out a year later, so the body frame and most of the exterior details of the 1998 models were borrowed from its predecessor, the seventh generation Toyota Corolla E100.
The appearance of the hatchbacks was distinctive: contrary to trends, ellipsoidal headlights with multi-colored sidelights were used; the trapezoidal radiator grille also distinguished this model; The taillights are large with characteristic colorless oval-shaped turn signals.
The roundness of the exterior and interior shapes distinguished the 1998 Toyota Corolla from its closest competitors.
Dimensions, ground clearance
Depending on the body version, the car had the following dimensions: body length was from 4.27 to 4.32 meters, width - 1.69, and height - 1.38-1.44 meters. The curb weight was also different. So, depending on the configuration, installed engine and transmission, the car weighed from 900 to 1230 kilograms. At the same time, the ground clearance on standard wheels was only 14 centimeters. As reviews note, the 1998 Toyota Corolla is a very low car. Therefore, you should be careful on pits and various hills.
Salon
Everything inside is as simple and reliable as possible. Motorists are pleased with the build quality. Reviews say that the salon does not fall apart after 20 years. The plastic is not easily soiled and does not creak. The seats are velor. There are no complaints about ergonomics. But there is no need to talk about any luxury here. This is the interior of a regular budget car. Although it is well equipped. So, there is air conditioning, music, power steering, electric mirrors and power windows.
Specifications
This car was equipped with both gasoline and diesel engines. All of them were four-cylinder and located transversely to the body. Let's start in order.
So, the base for the car is an atmospheric engine with a displacement of 1331 cubic centimeters. It produced up to 120 Nm of torque at 4.2 thousand rpm. This is a 16 valve engine. Engine power – 85 horsepower.
If we talk about the version with a five-speed manual, with it the car accelerates to hundreds in 12.5 seconds. Maximum speed is 175 kilometers per hour. At the same time, fuel consumption ranged from 5.9 to 8.8 liters per hundred, depending on operating conditions. There was also version 1.3 with automatic transmission. It was an old, four-range torque converter. With it, the car accelerated to hundreds in 16.1 seconds, and the “maximum speed” was 165 kilometers per hour. The version with automatic transmission was more voracious. The car spent from 6.6 to 10.2 liters per hundred.
There is also a version of the Toyota Corolla (1998) R1 with a 1.6-liter engine. It developed a power of 110 horsepower. This Corolla was equipped with both manual and automatic transmissions. In the first case, the car accelerated to hundreds in 10.2 seconds, and the maximum speed was 195 kilometers per hour. In the second, the car was 1.4 seconds slower, and the maximum speed was 20 kilometers per hour lower. Fuel consumption was also different. On a manual basis, the car spends from 5.2 to 8.3 liters per hundred. With an automatic transmission, the Corolla consumes from 6.4 to 10.6 liters per hundred.
Toyota Corolla E11 (1997-2002)
HISTORY 1997 – debut of the eighth generation 1998 – restyling 1999 – restyling 2002 – change of generations
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR All four main versions - sedan, three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback (Liftback for Toyota) and Wagon station wagon - have significant external differences from each other. This was the case in the previous generation, but in the E11 body the “gap” only deepened.
What does this matter to us, car owners? And the fact that frequent and small changes make it difficult to find spare parts! Sellers are forced to keep large warehouses (or transport parts to order), and buyers have to wait and pay money. The worst thing for a Corolla owner is an accident. Because you can’t just come to the market and say: “Get me a bumper for a Toyota Corolla.” You will have to at least clarify what body you have and the year of manufacture.
As for anti-corrosion protection, no rust has yet been noticed on the Corolla in the E11 body. Although, the owners note that after a strong blow that damages the paintwork, the alloy steel still becomes covered with rust.
ENGINES Toyota diesel engines are a role model for other Japanese automakers. Unpretentious, “omnivorous”, with a huge resource. And no newfangled direct injections, which, in general, is surprising for a model of the late 90s.
Gasoline engines also have few disadvantages. But there are features that the owner should know about. Firstly, small Toyota engines (especially 4A-FE) are prone to “eating up” oil after 120 thousand km. Replacing the valve stem seals is most likely useless, since oil leakage begins due to wear on the piston rings. However, up to a mileage of 300 thousand km, oil consumption remains stable, 1-2 liters per 10,000 km, and does not progress, and only then begins to increase due to general natural wear and tear of the engine.
Feature No. 2 - when replacing the timing belt, you need to lift the valve cover. And if so, then in addition to the belt and rollers, immediately buy a valve cover gasket, camshaft and crankshaft seals.
The third feature is the backlash-free gear drive of the intake camshaft, thanks to which the Toyota engine runs very quietly. The timing belt drives the “exhaust” camshaft, and from it, with the help of a special gear, the second shaft rotates. Inside this sprocket there is a special spiral spring, which must be secured with a special nut when removing and installing the camshaft. If this is not done (and some would-be craftsmen even deliberately throw out an “unnecessary” spiral of unknown purpose), the spring may be lost, and then the engine will run very noisily, like a diesel engine.
Therefore, if you are going to adjust the thermal clearances of the valves (Toyota engines do not have hydraulic compensators, so technically the clearances need to be checked every 40 thousand km), replace the oil seals, or carry out any other repairs related to the removal of camshafts, contact a specialist. And if you come across a gasoline Corolla on the market, the engine of which, however, rumbles like a diesel engine, know that the noise probably arose after unqualified repairs.
More modern engines with variable valve timing (VVT-i), which appeared on the Corolla after the 1999 modernization, have a timing chain drive. But these engines are much more demanding on oil quality, because the phase shifter is a hydraulic device driven by oil pressure (as on the first generation Honda VTEC engines). Therefore, the first rule of the owner of a Corolla with a VVT-i engine is to buy expensive, high-quality oil and change it on time.
TRANSMISSION In addition to the standard 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission (G6 modification for 1.3 liters before restyling, as well as 1.4-1.6 liters after restyling) and a 3-speed automatic transmission were also possible for some versions. for 1.3-1.4 l. The 1.6-liter version had a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The all-wheel drive Corolla Wagon station wagon with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine stands out. The fact is that all three of these components - engine, transmission and station wagon - were available in only one combination on the European market. Therefore, if you come across an all-wheel drive Corolla, keep your eyes open: the rarity of the model guarantees difficulties in finding “used” spare parts.
CHASSIS 60-70 thousand - service life of stabilizer struts. Wear of the silent blocks is not observed even after 100 thousand km, provided that the shock absorbers are changed in time. Serviceable shock absorbers absorb the lion's share of the load from road irregularities, and silent blocks last a long time.
The rear suspension is a typical Japanese “three-link” with anti-roll bar. There are practically no rubber-metal silent blocks familiar to Europeans here; everything is attached with bolts and nuts. Moreover, the rear wishbone consists of two parts, which are also fastened with a threaded connection with nuts.
According to factory technology, silent blocks are poured into the bushings of the levers and are replaced only as a whole - both in the front and rear suspension. But if the front levers are also non-original, then the rear non-original levers do not exist in nature, just as there are no non-original silent blocks of good quality. You may be able to find individual silent blocks made in Taiwan and China for sale, but you should not buy them - you will only get to the garage gate.
Shock absorbers are quite expensive, and when buying a new one, you may be asked for which market your Corolla was produced: for some countries in Northern and Southern Europe, special springs and shock absorbers were installed. Even the steering knuckles on cars from 1997-1999 come in two types!
Some modifications of Toyota Corolla E11
| Years of manufacture | 1997-2000 | 2000-2002 | 2000-2002 | 1997-2000 | 1997-2000 | 2000-2002 | 2000-2002 | 1997-2000 | 2000-2002 | 1997-2000 | 2000-2002 |
| Model | 1.3i 16V | 1.4 VVTi 16V | 1.4 VVTi 16V G6 | 1.6i 16V | 1.6i 16V Wagon | 1.6 VVT-i 16V | 1.6 VVT-i 16V G6 | 1.8i 16V Wagon 4WD | 1.8i 16V Wagon 4WD | 2.0D | 1.9D |
| Engine code | 4E-FE | 4ZZ-FE | 4ZZ-FE | 4A-FE | 4A-FE | 3ZZ-FE | 3ZZ-FE | 7A-FE | 7A-FE | 2C-E | 1WZ |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1332 | 1398 | 1398 | 1587 | 1587 | 1598 | 1598 | 1762 | 1762 | 1975 | 1868 |
| Power, hp | 86 | 97 | 97 | 110 | 107 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 72 | 69 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, sec. | 12,5 | 11,8 | 11,6 | 10,2 | n.d. | 10,0 | 9,8 | 11,8 | 11,8 | 14,4 | 15,6 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 175 | 185 | 185 | 195 | n.d. | 195 | 195 | 180 | 180 | 165 | 165 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 5,7/8,6 | 5,6/8,8 | 5,8/9,2 | 6,4/10,3 | n.d. | 5,9/9,1 | 6,1/9,8 | 7,8/12,4 | 7,8/11,8 | 5,3/8,4 | 5,3/8,6 |
Toyota Corolla Liftback E11 1.3i 16V (86 hp), 1997 FIRST THING
| Detail | Price, USD* |
| Oil filter | 3-7 |
| Air filter | 8-15 |
| Fuel filter | 7-28 |
| Cabin filter | 17-30 |
| Cylinder head gasket | 8-30 |
| Timing belt and rollers | 13-35** + 16-43** + 2** + 2** + 14-39** |
| Water pump | 22-53** |
| Clutch release bearing | 17-30 |
| Clutch disc | 20-63** |
| Clutch kit | 95-170 |
| Front disc brake pads | 20-60 |
| Rear drum brake pads | 14-35 |
| Front brake disc | 24-84** |
| Front wheel bearing | 15-55** |
| Front hub | 70** |
| Rear hub | 45-170** (85-215** with ABS) |
| Front suspension wishbone | 55-130** |
| Front ball joint | 12-55** |
| Silent block of the front lever | — |
| Front stabilizer link | 9-27** |
| Rear suspension trailing arm | 60** |
| Front wishbone rear suspension | 70** |
| Rear wishbone rear suspension | 92** |
| Front suspension strut support | 58** |
| Front shock absorber | 82-100 |
| Rear shock absorber | 80-135 |
| Front spring | 50-127** |
| Tie rod end | 7-27** |
| Tie Rod | 10-65** |
* average for Minsk, ** price of original part
About reliability
In general, the Japanese engines that were installed on the 1998 Toyota Corolla were reliable. However, over the years, motorists have encountered the following problems:
- Increased oil consumption.
- Unstable idle speed. The reason is the bearing wedge in the corresponding valve. The problem was solved by cleaning (but this is possible if the fault was detected in time).
- Leaking crankshaft oil seals (this usually happens after a mileage of 200 thousand kilometers).
On all engines, the gas distribution mechanism is driven by a belt. It needs to be changed every 100 thousand kilometers, according to the regulations.
Chassis
The eighth generation Toyota Corolla was one of those that had an independent suspension installed at the rear. In front stood the McPherson. Brakes are disc and drum for the front and rear wheels, respectively. As reviews note, this car has enough brakes. But you need to change the pads on time and prevent the brake fluid from darkening.
What do reviews say about the reliability of the suspension? Owners say that the Corolla's chassis is very durable on our roads. So, after 150 thousand kilometers, the silent blocks of the levers and the rear linkage bushings require attention. The transverse stabilizer struts last up to 100 thousand kilometers. Ball joints can be replaced separately from the arms, which has a positive effect on the cost of suspension repairs. It is also recommended to check the wheel alignment angles after 50 thousand kilometers. Moreover, wheel alignment is done not only on the front, but also on the rear wheels.
Spare parts for this car can be purchased at a low price. As for repairs, some parts can be replaced yourself. The good news is that a wide selection of spare parts is offered for this machine. There is both the original and an inexpensive analogue.
Review of Toyota Corolla 1.6 (1998)
Hello everybody!
I read a lot of reviews on this forum and decided to write my own. Let me start with the fact that this is my second “big-eyed” one. I bought my first Korolka absolutely by accident, I was looking for Felicia, but when I looked at several options, I realized it wasn’t for me. I decided to look for another car for the amount I had on hand. My gaze fell on Toyota; the price was very attractive, but I didn’t expect miracles. 3-door, 1.3l. injector, manual transmission, without air conditioning, manual windows. In general, almost the simplest configuration. I arrived and saw a car that had only been driven and not done anything with it, not even cleaned inside (at all). I drove it, everything works, there are no major problems, it was painted, as there were a lot of parking “touches”, the owner did not hide it. There were no major accidents. In general, I bought it. The mileage at that time was 165t.km. I took it to the service: they changed all the belts, the valve cover gasket and two seals on the camshafts (they were drooling), all the struts and ball joints. And he started driving.
In two years of daily driving I have covered 50t.km. During this period, I changed the front right bearing, the right CV joint and the muffler (the can itself burned out) and that’s it. In addition, the car received some mechanical damage, which I did not fix. I loved the car very much, but decided to sell it because... a child was born and 3 doors became completely inconvenient. At the time of sale, the mileage was 218t.km, the car required some repairs: all the struts (they were still original), both lanes. lever and two rear ones (or repress the oil blocks), the oil seal on the crankshaft is slobbering. Nothing else. Compression was normal. The car, of course, is not at all sporty, but it is super reliable, starting at -35c was easy.
I sold it and started looking for a new car. I watched Logan (new), Accent (new), Ria (used), Almera (used). But my soul was not in favor of anything... And so, sitting in the evening, after the next inspection, my wife and I were thinking about what to choose and I suggested: “let’s buy the same one, only 4 doors and in excellent condition.” condition? To which the wife happily agreed (she also liked it). The next day I started looking at ads. I found almost the most expensive of all the offers, the photo is bad, the description is good. Sedan, 1.6, manual transmission, air conditioning, parking sensors, two sets of tires. I call and ask how is the situation? The person answers: the condition of the car with 74t.km mileage, that is, excellent. Come and see, if you deceived me, spit in my face! (that's what he said). I went to Balashikha for an inspection. I come, look and immediately understand that if I don’t find any global problems, I’ll buy it. Even the color is the same as my last Korolka. The owner gave me a flashlight, opened the hole and said “look what you want and as much as you want.” I climbed in and under it for 2 hours, lifted all the carpets, shook everything (fortunately I understand a little and know from the previous car what to pay attention to). In short, I bargained for $300 and bought it.
I drove it home and then it turned out that there was one problem that I didn’t notice because... I tried the car at low speeds, and when I drove onto the Moscow Ring Road, I felt it. Due to long periods of inactivity (the car sat for almost a year), the right caliper soured. While driving home, the brake disc started to slip. I arrived and bought discs, pads and a caliper repair kit. I went through the caliper, changed the discs and pads and started driving again as usual for me. At 90t.km. I changed all the belts and all the struts and stub bushings. At the moment I have driven almost 70t.km. I DID NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE! Oil and all other fluids are regulated and not the cheapest.
I put on some good music, the generator runs without any problems.
You can compare this car to your wife and forgive her some shortcomings for its advantages. Yes, it is small inside, but very comfortable and cozy, nothing creaks, the materials are pleasant to the touch, not very beautiful, but memorable (i.e. with a twist), the landing is low, but nothing is damaged when clinging to the belly, sound insulation is poor, but you can fix it yourself (which is what you did), and it definitely won’t let you down. She may not be young or modern anymore, but I’m no longer 20 years old. It handles well, there is plenty of dynamics in the city, and everything is fine on the highway: 140 is a comfortable cruising speed. Although it goes at 190 km/h calmly (we checked it with friends, a BMW was driving nearby, the readings were the same). Fuel consumption is not disappointing: city up to 10l. (average 9), track 7-8l.
The whole family loves the car, we wanted to sell it a year ago and buy a bigger one, but a buyer came, took it for a ride (my wife and I showed him the car) and my wife and I decided not to sell it to him (some clumsy driver, he would have crashed it for sure), and we completely took it off sales. That's how we travel to this day. And with the money that they wanted to add to a new car, I bought myself a maxi-scooter and now I don’t have to sit in traffic jams for 6 months a year.
I decided that I would change it only when my second child was born. I want a Toyota Previa. But if I have all the money for a new car, I won’t sell this one, I’ll keep it for myself and make a piece of candy out of it, fortunately, I can order a bad engine from Japan for it, a sports suspension and a body kit to mold or buy. But this is in the plans and subject to the availability of funds.
It turned out a little clumsy and long. First experience, so to speak. Thanks to those who read!
Let's sum it up
So, we found out what the 1998 Toyota Corolla is. Among the advantages it is worth noting:
- Not rotting and well painted body.
- Comfortable salon.
- A reliable box.
- Resource is moving.
- Strong suspension.
- Low cost of maintenance.
Disadvantages include boring design and interior, poor sound insulation, and low ground clearance. But in general, this car has practically no alternatives. This is an excellent option for those who want a hassle-free, economical and reliable car for everyday use.
Interior of 1998 Toyota Corolla hatchbacks
The interior of the cabin (pictured) is also dominated by soft, rounded lines. But the interior of hatchbacks is no different in comfort, spaciousness, ergonomics, and level of equipment.
Inside, the cars are trimmed with light-colored plastic, and the doors are lined with woven material. The design of the dashboard is also dominated by cylindrical shapes; good visibility of the instruments should be noted.
The comfort of the front and rear row seats is significantly different. The driver's seat has three adjustable positions and improved lateral back support. It’s not for nothing that the rear row seats are nicknamed “mother-in-law’s place”: there is little legroom for passengers and a low ceiling (especially in the five-door model).
The trunk volume is small and amounts to 280 liters for the 3-door model and 371 for the liftback.
